Part one of term paper
Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great were famous rulers of the late 17th- early 18th Centuries. Both took the throne at a young age and both had many strengths and weaknesses. Louis XIV had many strengths during his reign as ruler of France. Appointing Jean Baptiste Colbert as his minister of finance made some of his greatest strengths and acco ...

Part two of term paper
... was placed on imports and that also earned money. Soon, France became economically strong and the most powerful country in Europe. France also led Europe in the arts because of Louis XIV. He always demanded opera and made it popular. He was also the principal patron of many famous artists, and brought their work into Versailles. His palace housed many people, including 1,000 nobles and their 4,000 servants in the palace’s 226 rooms. Another 5,000 servants were housed in nearby annexes. In additi ...